Objectives

The course will provide an introduction to the principles and mathematical implementation of two revolutionary developments of the 20th Century – Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. The resulting understanding of everything from the structure of the atom to the evolution of the universe will be explored.

Course Requirements

There will be homework assignments every week or two to accompany the lectures. Extra-credit problems will be posted occasionally. The lectures will cover material in the readings along with supplementary material. There will be two in-class exams and a two hour final.